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 |  Being Retired now, I thought that it was time for a new name to this Blog |
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Talk about perks, my career had one of the best I can think of! I traveled in the course of business, delivering classes for my employer. I am a Senior Training Specialist for Motorola Solutions, and teach classes on a wide variety of subjects centered around 2 way radio communications (for eight more weeks). I knew that when the time arrived that I would retire. That time is now. I've always said that if you can't stand the heat in the kitchen, get out! I can't handle the heat anymore. I was qualified to deliver approximately 32 different classes, but about half of those were 'Legacy' classes, and are not in demand anymore. My students were/are technicians, those who maintained, programmed, calibrated, and repaired large 2-way radio systems. Some of these systems are statewide, and use TCP-IP networking to allow sites to communicate with others. Some are small, traditional type radio sites. The size doesn't matter, in each case the systems must be kept operational at all times, since many of them are Public Safety Systems. So I traveled, sometimes frequently, 3-4 weeks in a row.... where have I been? This probably won't have daily entries, but I will make entries to update you about my life before and during my employment with Motorola Solutions. I also intend to update you all about what I'm doing in retirement. Well, here we go with this new adventure, let's see where it takes us.  Best Cultural And Regional Honorable Mention |
| Locale: San Pedro, Ca Week of: April 25, 2022 This week finds me in San Pedro visiting the Port Of Los Angeles there. It's my second time here, I was here that last week of June in 2013, and snapped this photo Friday morning late, after class was done.  This is another Fleetmapping class, and the more I deliver it, the more I love delivering it. Especially in person. And I've been really enjoying fresh seafood here, can't get much of that in Illinois. Don't get me wrong,there are some good seafood restaurants in my area. But they are few and far between. Looking forward to even more fresh seafood next week in Fort Lauderdale. That, and some Paella, and a Cubano Sandwich.  I've been watching how much, and what, I eat though, so hopefully not gaining too much weight. At my age, any kind of exercise is hard to do, hard to fit in also. Walking is it for me, for the most part. Speaking of food... .Noteworthy Restaurants: Louisiana Charlies https://www.louisianacharlies.com/menu I was in the mood for some Cajun food, but didn't have what I'd term 'real Cajun food'. I settled for 1 lb of Little Neck Clams boiled in Cajun spices then tossed with a mixture of garlic butter and Cajun seasonings. With Corn On the Cob, Potatoes, and Andouille Sausage. Was very good really. 22nd Street Landing Seafood Grill & Bar http://22ndstlandingrestaurant.com/dinnermenu When you're in Rome, do as the Romans do, right? So when you're near fresh Seafood, ya gotta have it if you ask me. Housemade Clam Chowder and Bouiabaisse! Yummmm! Except that I thought the Bouiabaisse I had in Connecticut about a month ago was better. It seemed (could have been in my mind, I don't know), but it seemed like this place 'rationed' the seafood in it. Parkers' Lighthouse https://parkerslighthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Dinner.pdf More Seafood! In a way at least. I wanted a light dinner tonight, so had Spicy Edamame, Lighthouse Sushi Roll, and Shrimp and Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps. All were excellent! Photo's From Visit:  22nd Street Landing In Closing I will spend the weekend traveling, flying to Fort Lauderdale Saturday, and teaching there next week. Til next time, be good to yourselves and those you love, and WRITE!  Jim Dorrell |
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Although, I hope you've got a portable table set up for prep while you wait for counters or a microwave for those frozen meals.
